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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.80, 351.63 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.80, 351.63 and 138.36 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.80 : 351.63 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.80/351.63 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.80x = 351.63 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.80x = 48,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,652.85/254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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